Virtual Reality May Be as Effective as Taking Psychedelics

New data shows that VR users might experience the same effects from the augmented reality as with LSD and Magic Mushrooms

Viktor Marchev
4 min readAug 7, 2022
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This is my first article on psychedelics for more than a year and I couldn’t be more happy to share what new stuff I’ve discovered, with you, the dear psychedelics reader and enthusiast.

There is a lot written on the subject on psychedelics and how each substance affects one’s perceptions of reality. Many say that they have gotten rid of their egos and have come to a state where they felt more alive than ever, and ultimately, less alone. As I understand it, the major effects of hallucinogens are disidentification from the “false” self and gaining a broader perception of the world around you, by “dying before dying” as many psychedelic users have put it.

Among all hallucinogens, the ayahuasca might be the most potent and strongest one. Many people, including celebrities, such as Lindsey Lohan and Sting, have spoken about their “freeing” experience with the plant that is usually consumed during the so-called retreats in the jungles of the Amazon forest in Southern America. Many others have said the same about LSD, Magic Mushrooms, and especially DMT.

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Viktor Marchev
Viktor Marchev

Written by Viktor Marchev

I read my own stories out loud. Interested in everything related to psychedelics, mental health, and spirituality. Writer for ILLUMINATION.

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